Manchester United closed in on the Premier League's pole position after a 2-1 home win over Aston Villa on Friday pulled the club into a tie at the top with reigning champion Liverpool.
United trails on goal difference with both teams with 33 points after 16 matches ahead of their clash at Anfield on Jan. 17. Liverpool travels to Southampton on Monday while United visit Burnley on Jan. 12.
United extended their unbeaten run in the league to 10 games as Bruno Fernandes capped another fine individual performance with a penalty after Bertrand Traore canceled out Anthony Martial's opener for the home side.